Online Discussion on Public Awareness regarding LMOs

Date: 15 March 2018 - 5 April 2018

Please note that the online forum has been extended to 5 April 2018

Welcome to the Online Discussion on Public Awareness regarding LMOs

Introduction

Article 23 of the Protocol requires Parties to promote and facilitate public awareness, education and participation concerning the safe transfer, handling and use of living modified organisms (LMOs). At its fifth meeting, the COP-MOP in decision BS-V/13 adopted a comprehensive Programme of Work on public awareness, education and participation concerning LMOs and invited the Secretariat to establish an online forum and other appropriate means to facilitate exchange of information and experiences on the implementation of the programme of work.

In this regard, the Secretariat will be convening an online discussion aimed to facilitate exchange of views and information entitled: Biosafety awareness

Please note that you need to be a registered BCH user to participate. If you are not yet a registered BCH user, please click here to create a BCH account.

Based on priority area 4 to the programme of work, Parties, other Governments and relevant organizations are also welcome to identify and invite experts involved in, or responsible for, promoting public awareness of biosafety issues to participate in the Forum, in particular individuals from indigenous peoples and local communities.